August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

Aelwydd in Sennybridge, Powys, Mid Wales

Aelwydd, Sennybridge

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Aelwydd self catering accommodation in Sennybridge, Powys sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Aelwydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aelwydd start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aelwydd


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Currane Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Currane Cottage, Waterville

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Currane Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lough Currane Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Currane Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Currane Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

No 2 Farrin Carrig in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig, Duncannon

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Farrin Carrig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Farrin Carrig start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Farrin Carrig


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bantry Apartment in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Bantry Apartment, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Bantry Apartment self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bantry Apartment start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bantry Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Larchfield Chalet 2 in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 2, Strathpeffer

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Larchfield Chalet 2 self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larchfield Chalet 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larchfield Chalet 2 start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larchfield Chalet 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bron Berllan Uchaf in Dyserth, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf, Dyserth

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron Berllan Uchaf self catering accommodation in Dyserth, Denbighshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron Berllan Uchaf start from £675 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron Berllan Uchaf


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Betsy Cottage in Butleigh, Somerset, South West England

Betsy Cottage, Butleigh

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Betsy Cottage self catering accommodation in Butleigh, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Betsy Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Betsy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Llandysul, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

The Coach House, Llandysul

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Llandysul, Ceredigion sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Firkin Cottage in Wymondham, Norfolk, East England

Firkin Cottage, Wymondham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Firkin Cottage self catering accommodation in Wymondham, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Firkin Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

West End Lodge in Briston, Norfolk, East England

West End Lodge, Briston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

West End Lodge self catering accommodation in Briston, Norfolk sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . West End Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West End Lodge start from £501 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West End Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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